Cathy Sharp Bücher

All the Button Street children deserve a good home...

Heartbreaking and uplifting, the story of the workhouse orphan, Eliza, will touch your heart...Eliza was left as a small baby at the workhouse in Whitechapel, wrapped in her mother's shawl, which is all she has of the mother she never knew. At eleven years-old, unlike some of her more unfortunate workhouse companions, she has survived sickness, near starvation and harsh beatings.Master Simpkins and his cruel daughter, the Mistress, rule the workhouse with a rod of iron, but when Romany boy, Joe, arrives at the workhouse, his untameable spirit and courage give Eliza hope that another life is waiting for her outside. When she is sold into service, Eliza is relieved to be out of the workhouse and hopes her fortunes will improve, but cruelty and unkindness are everywhere and her salvation could yet turn out to be her ruin...

The compelling new book from the author of The Girl in the Ragged Shawl and The Orphans of Halfpenny Street

Two orphans must battle heartache and despair in the latest novel from the bestselling author of An Orphan's Courage and The Orphans of Halfpenny Street.

Torn apart by war - a promise will hold them together...

An emotional and heart-wrenching narrative unfolds in this new tale from the acclaimed author of The Lost Evacuee and The Boy with the Suitcase. The story delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the bonds that connect us, promising to engage readers with its poignant exploration of human experiences. Through richly developed characters and a compelling plot, the author invites readers to embark on a journey that resonates deeply and evokes a powerful emotional response.

Heartache and hardship in London's East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street

The heart-breaking and compelling new book set in a Victorian workhouse from the author of the The Orphans of Halfpenny Street

The brand new emotional and compelling novel from the bestselling author Will their new lives bring happiness, or heartache?

The emotional, heartrending story from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street and An Orphan's Dream